Cool Biology Job, July 9 2010
An Aquatic Biology PhD Fellowship based at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.
The Walsh PhD Fellowship is available for work on nutrient source apportionment in Irish water bodies.
Context: Nutrient transfers from land to water, caused by combinations of phosphorus and nitrogen loss from agricultural and urban sources, are considered to be one of the most pervasive water quality problems in developed countries. These sources have predominant periods of mass transfers and impacts in specific water body types according to influences of current hydrology and landuse and past activities and conditions. In Ireland, all water body types can be impacted by nutrient transfers; preventing these impacts from occurring requires a detailed understanding of dose-response issues at both low and high river flows and in standing water bodies.
Requirements: BSc and MSc in appropriate disciplines (Geography, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, etc.). The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated and prepared for extended periods of hydrological and limnological field work working with modern field-based analytical equipment. (S)he will also be keen to publish the results of their research in high impact journals in the field. A full EU driving licence is required.
Award: The successful applicant will be enrolled as a student and based primarily in the School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland. Some time will also be spent at the Teagasc Johnstown Castle Research Laboratories, Wexford. The 4 year award (comprising EU-level fees, laboratory and fieldwork costs and a stipend of c. 15,000 Euro per year) will start as soon as possible after 1st October 2010. However the post will be kept open until the most suitable candidate is appointed.
Further Information/applications:
http://www.naturalscience.tcd.ie/
http://www.teagasc.ie/agcatchments
Get those CV’s dusted off! Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm (Ireland time) 31st July 2010.
